Anyone heard of cracked frames on the Shield?

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Went to a LGS in Grand Junction to purchase some ammo and find a holster for my new Shield. When I told the guy what I had, he said" You got one of those huh". I told him that I had and that so far I really liked it and all that I have read and heard has been good. He said that he had heard that there were problems with them and that one of the problems was cracked frames. He is a Glock guy! Anyone heard of this?

Tom
 
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Frame cracked, no problem, S&W will replace it no questions asked, no cost to you. One of the best warranties in the biz. Personally, I think he was messing with you. I don't think I've seen a negative Shield review since the came out. Can they say the same about Gen 4 Glocks???
 
I have run +P through mine along with hundreds of Winchester target and my frame is fine. I think it is another story that has been started as a "My friend says he heard from some guy at another gun store that someone read on an internet post that his cousin saw a guy who knew a person that thought he heard of a person that looked like he had a crack in what he thought was one of those new guns by that company?"
Don't believe it. Frank.
 
Helderberg said:
I have run +P through mine along with hundreds of Winchester target and my frame is fine. I think it is another story that has been started as a "My friend says he heard from some guy at another gun store that someone read on an internet post that his cousin saw a guy who knew a person that thought he heard of a person that looked like he had a crack in what he thought was one of those new guns by that company?"
Don't believe it. Frank.
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LOL exactly.

It sounds like hes just one of those brand loyal people who are too ignorant to look at anything besides Glock.
 
I've been digging,researching,watching videos,pm'ing owners,and everything I can do to research the Shield before I actually buy TWO of them.
I've heard nothing negative,and I don't think there is a frame crack problem. People make up all sorts of tales based on their lack of understanding of things.
I'm actually thinking of selling all three of my 2nd Gen Glock 19's. The Shield is the first gun in decades that has piqued my interest this much. I like to think of it as an improved modern day version of the ASP,one of the most sensible 9mm's ever built for carry.
Believe me if the frame cracks Smith&Wesson will make it right. After some rocky years,this company is back on track and I don't expect to see anything but good things coming out of their plant.
Shoot the dickens out of it,and don't give it a second thought. IMO.the Shield is almost too good to be true.

I'm so fed up with Glock I could puke. I think I've said that here before,so 'scuse me for reiterating.:)
 
No problems with the Shield what so ever. Smith did it right this time by thoroughly testing the pistol prior to release. Many of the other small pistol brands have issues and people love to spread myths and rumors. Bill
 
Helderberg said:
I have run +P through mine along with hundreds of Winchester target and my frame is fine. I think it is another story that has been started as a "My friend says he heard from some guy at another gun store that someone read on an internet post that his cousin saw a guy who knew a person that thought he heard of a person that looked like he had a crack in what he thought was one of those new guns by that company?"
Don't believe it. Frank.
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LOL!! GOOD STUFF! :D
 
I agree with all the answers to my query about the rumor. I didn't think that there was any truth to what he said but wanted to see if anyone else had heard this.I think it is a great little pistol. I am taking it to the range for a second session today in preparation for a ritired LE qualification tomorrow. The only thing that I wonder about is wheather I should have waited and gotten a 40 cal instead of the .9mm. I have not owned a 9mm since a Browning High Power in 1971 and the bullets seem rather little after carrying a 1911 for so many years. My thinking was that the small gun might be more suited to the .9mm than the 40 cal. ???

Tom
 
Marshall tom,I am about to spring for a pair of Shields.
I'm a 9mm guy myself,esp,in a pistol of this size,but I am considering making one of them a .40.
I'd like to hear from someone on the .40 versions handling and recoil,though. With good ammo(I like HST's) I don't think there's a world of difference. Good luck on your qual's,sir.
 
Ram48 said:
The worst thing about he new Shield
Is actually finding one.
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You got that right. I got one of two that came in and the other was already gone when I picked mine up. Just goofin' around,I started checking other Dealers and they were all out to and NONE ever hit the shelf. No idea on restocks yet either.
 
M&P pistols use Zytel polymer made by DuPont and it should never crack and is used in high heat and stress applications such as automotive as well as ...gun frames, however if you used a torch on your guns frame you would probably set fire to it or at the least melt it since it is a plastic! as far as longevity your frame should live and function about 20,000 years longer than you do!
 
Helderberg said:
I have run +P through mine along with hundreds of Winchester target and my frame is fine. I think it is another story that has been started as a "My friend says he heard from some guy at another gun store that someone read on an internet post that his cousin saw a guy who knew a person that thought he heard of a person that looked like he had a crack in what he thought was one of those new guns by that company?"
Don't believe it. Frank.
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My head hurts after reading that...
 
I am on probably almost every gun forum. I have read every Shield thread I see. The ONLY neg thing I have seen is some guy said that Critical Defense ammo worked, but Critical Duty ammo did not, because the round is longer.and, another guy said that the slide didn't always lock back on empty - but when he was more careful, it did... So, he figured it was HIM pushing the mag release by accident...

I've seen zero about cracked frames or anything even remotely significant. NO gun is perfect.. There will always be some complaints about any gun. But honestly, so far, I have seen no problems to worry about
 
Be proud of your pistol as it was made by Smith and Wesson. I own a Ruger LC9 and the Shield is better hands down. I own two Glocks and they can't compare to the Shield for the intended purpose of concealed carry. Smith and Wesson just took over as king of the hill in the highly competitive world of concealed carry semis.
 
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I bought one, and then quickly bought a second...I wanted my wife to have one too. I think the Shield is the perfect CCW pistol for me with the 8 round magazine, and the 7 round magazine is great for her hand.

I have read all the reviews I can find, I can't find anyone who has had any problems.
 
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